We are at last "PAPER READY"!!!! We just got the O.K. from the federal government yesterday and they gave us the green light to wait for a referral. It was our last hoop in the paperwork section of our journey. I spoke with Laura (our social worker, for those of you just tuning in) and she said she'd notify the "list keeper" that we were ready. I couldn't help myself and had to ask where we are on the list. Of the families waiting for boys from South Korea we are 8th down on the list. Three of the families before us are paper ready as of the beginning of May. They have been receiving about 4-5 referrals a month, so she said we could expect a referral by the end of summer!!! I swear it is like someone just told me I'm pregnant. I'm just about as giddy. Although, I need to pace myself. Once we receive a referral it will be 3-6 months before all the paperwork is completed to go and get him. My dream of bringing him home before Christmas has a chance, but I'm trying to keep an open mind on that one.
So right now we are in the process of waiting. Laura said to let her know when we are on vacation so that she can get a hold of us if our little guy's information comes in. I'm sure she'll be sorry she told me that. I'm likely to call and tell her every time I go to the bathroom, so that she knows I won't be near my phone. :-)
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Congratulations! We are so excited for you all...and for us!
We'll continue to pray for you and our new little someone to love!
Mary Kay
Jill, I am so excited that you will know something soon. I am praying that God would pick just the right child for you, one that would be a perfect match for you and him. I also prayed that he and Sydney would be wonderful friends. Love Ya Jenny
Hi we are starting our adoption journey, a concurrent adoption with Korea & China :) Let's exchange stories!! My blog is:
luvknowsnoboundaries.blogspot.com
Good luck :) Tracey
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